Crosby, Penguins even series at 2 apiece

The Associated Press

Saturday

May 9, 2009 at 2:11 AM

PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist, Pittsburgh scored three times in less than 12 minutes in the first period and beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Friday night to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at 2.

Game 5 is Saturday night in Washington.

The Penguins have a chance to do what they did against the Capitals in 1992 and 1996, when they trailed 2-0 in both series only to rally to win. Washington trailed the New York Rangers 3-1 in the first round before winning the next three games.

Hurricanes 4, Bruins 1

RALEIGH, N.C. - Eric Staal scored two goals to break the club career playoff scoring record, and Carolina pushed top-seeded Boston to the brink of elimination.